TN: Animal Welfare
New Report: One in Three Species in U.S. at Risk of Extinction
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is the most biologically diverse inland state in the country, but a new report released by the National Wildlife …
Growth of Backyard Chickens Hatches Salmonella Outbreak
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Growing numbers of Tennesseans are raising backyard chickens, both as pets and as a healthy source of food. While there are …
Study: Bee-utiful Impact of New Pesticide Policies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A campaign to protect declining bee populations is making progress. A new study conducted at garden centers across the U.S…
Tennessee Wilderness Act: Protecting a State Resource
ERWIN, Tenn. - This weekend, thousands of Tennesseans and visitors packed up and hiked into thousands of acres of public lands in the state…
Pesticides, Mites Threaten Nation's Bees, Report Says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Beekeepers across the country report losing nearly 44 percent of their colonies over the last year, according to an annual …
Major TN Grocer Will Sell Only Cage-Free Eggs by 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Animal rights groups are calling it "egg-cellent" news. Kroger – with at least 50 locations in Tennessee – is …
Tennessee Ramps Up Rabies Protection
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - If you took a hike in the wilderness this weekend, you may have noticed little blocks or packets on the ground. Those are …
Chicken Farm Loses Contract After Abuse Uncovered
DUKEDOM, Tenn. – A Tennessee chicken farm has lost its contract to provide chickens for McDonald's through Tyson Foods, after the chicken …
Hunters, Anglers Support EPA Clean Water Policy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Over half of Tennessee residents take part in outdoor recreation each year, according to the Outdoor Industry Association…
Canine Flu: Tennessee is Monitoring for Signs of Illness
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Cases of canine flu have been confirmed in states surrounding Tennessee, including Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia and …
What's the Buzz on Tennessee Bee Population Decline?
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee honey bees are feeling the sting of a variety of environmental factors. According to estimates from the University of …
Facing Facts on Makeup Testing on Animals in China
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - It's World Week for Animals in Laboratories, a time to remember the millions of animals in Tennessee and around the world that are …